Zoobooloo: With Filipino Translation
Purple Cotton Candy Arts,
2018 Picture Book Ages 4-8 Illustrated by Kathrina Iris Library of Congress Control Number: 2018966909 ISBN: 978-1732989719 |
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This book is a bilingual edition (English and Filipino Translation).
Do you ever wonder what happens at night when the zoo is closed? At the farthest corner of Zoobooloo, something far beyond strange is happening. Discover what happens one evening at 9 p.m? Is Monkey's advice of having a GRAND SWITCH-A-ROO a brilliant idea?This book for ages 4-8 includes some drawing and coloring pages.
Ano ang nagaganap sa Zoobooloo kapag sarado na ang tarangkahan pagsapit ng gabi? Sa pinakamalayong sulok ng Zoobooloo may kababalagkahn na nangyayari. Ang payo ba ni Matsing namagkaroon ng ENGRANDENG SWITCH-A-ROO ay magaling na idea?
Ang aklat na eto para sa 4 hanggang 8 taong gulang ay may kasamang pahina na guguhitan at kukulayan.
Awards
First place (Children's Book category) - Northern California Publishers and Authors Book Awards 2018
Second place (Cover and Design category)- Northern California Publishers and Authors Book Awards 2018
Do you ever wonder what happens at night when the zoo is closed? At the farthest corner of Zoobooloo, something far beyond strange is happening. Discover what happens one evening at 9 p.m? Is Monkey's advice of having a GRAND SWITCH-A-ROO a brilliant idea?This book for ages 4-8 includes some drawing and coloring pages.
Ano ang nagaganap sa Zoobooloo kapag sarado na ang tarangkahan pagsapit ng gabi? Sa pinakamalayong sulok ng Zoobooloo may kababalagkahn na nangyayari. Ang payo ba ni Matsing namagkaroon ng ENGRANDENG SWITCH-A-ROO ay magaling na idea?
Ang aklat na eto para sa 4 hanggang 8 taong gulang ay may kasamang pahina na guguhitan at kukulayan.
Awards
First place (Children's Book category) - Northern California Publishers and Authors Book Awards 2018
Second place (Cover and Design category)- Northern California Publishers and Authors Book Awards 2018
Reviews
Zoobooloo: With Filipino Translation is such a great easy read! It is a simple funny story that children can easily understand and love. Both parents and children can enjoy this. It is relatable to young children specially their desire to be different.
Zoobooloo: With Filipino Translation is a story about the animals in Zoobooloo. There’s the giraffe, crocodile, elephant, zebra, lion, flamingo, polar bear, monkey, and hippopotamus. For some reason, they are not happy with their looks and what they can do. They complained to each other till the monkey suggested a switch-a-roo. Each animal switched to look like the other, but are they happy?
There is lesson learned. I can’t wait for the next adventures for Zoobooloo. I’m sure there will be more coming and I will be looking forward to a sequel.
The language is very conversational and the bilingual effect is great. Not only non-native speakers of Filipino will familiarize themselves with it but also sharpen the language skills of those learning Filipino. That is very creative and this story can appeal to more children. A great way to enhance the learning of the different language and culture.
I love the illustration! It is alive and brilliant, with sharp depiction of the animals. The graphics and design are eye-catching. The pages are like eye-candy to kid’s eyes.
I would strongly recommend this book. It is a great book, not only with a creative story but the whole physical setup of the book will attract kids and parents alike.
Including the drawing and coloring pages are a great way to inspire creativity and familiarity to different animals. It is a way to discover different forms and figures of various creatures. This is a good book to read and to have. (Eileen Rogelio of Plum Chat, book reviewer)
The cover of the book is a preview of the contents of the book. There is a group of smiling animals leaning on each other, each with a naughty twinkle in their eyes. The elephant who seems happy despite being squeezed between the lion and the zebra, who is standing on top of the polar bear. There is also the wide-eyed giraffe, monkey, crocodile, and flamingo, all crowding and not afraid of the elephant.
The first page hints as to why it is entitled Zoobooloo. Here are quotations from the book:
"Have you ever thought what happens once the gates of the zoo are closed at night?" Do animals communicate with each other? How often and what do they talk about? Do they have dreams and wishes like us humans? I think they certainly have opinions even though not expressed in words.
"The giraffe thought aloud and said, 'I am tired of standing with these long legs. It must be good to be closer to the ground.'" And guess what the crocodile said. The book goes on narrating how the animals declare their wishes. The pairing of animals and wishes is detailed and well-matched.
Then the ultimate dream happened—the animals had a switch-a-roo night. You have to read the book to be transported to a fun and unforgettable experience. There is also a segment of coloring pages for an extra activity.
The book is well thought of and written so that mature readers would find it interesting and engaging and wouldn’t mind it being a children’s book. At the same time, it lifts the younger readers to a higher level of reading like reading a chapter book.
I believe the book teaches a moral lesson in a whimsical non-threatening manner. I recommend it to be widely read and accessible in our public libraries. (Dolores Diaz, Founder of Eskwela Natin: Our Filipino School)
Zoobooloo: With Filipino Translation is such a great easy read! It is a simple funny story that children can easily understand and love. Both parents and children can enjoy this. It is relatable to young children specially their desire to be different.
Zoobooloo: With Filipino Translation is a story about the animals in Zoobooloo. There’s the giraffe, crocodile, elephant, zebra, lion, flamingo, polar bear, monkey, and hippopotamus. For some reason, they are not happy with their looks and what they can do. They complained to each other till the monkey suggested a switch-a-roo. Each animal switched to look like the other, but are they happy?
There is lesson learned. I can’t wait for the next adventures for Zoobooloo. I’m sure there will be more coming and I will be looking forward to a sequel.
The language is very conversational and the bilingual effect is great. Not only non-native speakers of Filipino will familiarize themselves with it but also sharpen the language skills of those learning Filipino. That is very creative and this story can appeal to more children. A great way to enhance the learning of the different language and culture.
I love the illustration! It is alive and brilliant, with sharp depiction of the animals. The graphics and design are eye-catching. The pages are like eye-candy to kid’s eyes.
I would strongly recommend this book. It is a great book, not only with a creative story but the whole physical setup of the book will attract kids and parents alike.
Including the drawing and coloring pages are a great way to inspire creativity and familiarity to different animals. It is a way to discover different forms and figures of various creatures. This is a good book to read and to have. (Eileen Rogelio of Plum Chat, book reviewer)
The cover of the book is a preview of the contents of the book. There is a group of smiling animals leaning on each other, each with a naughty twinkle in their eyes. The elephant who seems happy despite being squeezed between the lion and the zebra, who is standing on top of the polar bear. There is also the wide-eyed giraffe, monkey, crocodile, and flamingo, all crowding and not afraid of the elephant.
The first page hints as to why it is entitled Zoobooloo. Here are quotations from the book:
"Have you ever thought what happens once the gates of the zoo are closed at night?" Do animals communicate with each other? How often and what do they talk about? Do they have dreams and wishes like us humans? I think they certainly have opinions even though not expressed in words.
"The giraffe thought aloud and said, 'I am tired of standing with these long legs. It must be good to be closer to the ground.'" And guess what the crocodile said. The book goes on narrating how the animals declare their wishes. The pairing of animals and wishes is detailed and well-matched.
Then the ultimate dream happened—the animals had a switch-a-roo night. You have to read the book to be transported to a fun and unforgettable experience. There is also a segment of coloring pages for an extra activity.
The book is well thought of and written so that mature readers would find it interesting and engaging and wouldn’t mind it being a children’s book. At the same time, it lifts the younger readers to a higher level of reading like reading a chapter book.
I believe the book teaches a moral lesson in a whimsical non-threatening manner. I recommend it to be widely read and accessible in our public libraries. (Dolores Diaz, Founder of Eskwela Natin: Our Filipino School)
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